Travelling from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP): what you need to know
Banja Luka and Skopje are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BNX to SKP flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BNX and SKP:
Baden-Airpark Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Memmingen Allgau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
74 € is the best price for a one-way Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Return flights start at 241 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BNX to SKP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNX to SKP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport.
Handy information about Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Banja Luka Airport, 62.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Banja Luka Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Banja Luka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BNX:
Arriving at Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Book a hotel near SKP if you're taking a late Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Skopje International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Avant Car or Carwiz and explore beyond Skopje's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Skopje International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to central Skopje
From Skopje International Airport, Skopje is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Skopje International Airport (SKP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Skopje in February.
The warmest month in Skopje is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Banja Luka Airport to Skopje International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNX to SKP in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Bitola is just one of the many cities in North Macedonia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Skopje. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
Kumanovo is another must-experience destination in North Macedonia and is around 29 kilometres north-east of Skopje. No trip is complete without experiencing MTB Road Cross Cycling Kumanovo, Pivo Park and Monument to the People's Revolution.
